Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) is an emerging field that utilizes electron transfer occurring
at the liquid–solid and even liquid–liquid interfaces because of the contact-electrification …

Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) manifests distinct advantages such as multiple
structural selectivity, diverse selection of materials, environmental adaptability, low cost, and …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on water droplets can harvest water kinetic
energy using triboelectrification and electrostatic induction mechanisms. However, the …

The advent of liquid–solid triboelectric nanogenerators (LS-TENGs) has ushered in a new
era for harnessing and using energy derived from water. To date, extensive research has …

The growth of aerobic microbes at air–water interfaces typically leads to biofilm formation.
Herein, a fermentative alternative that relies on oil–water interfaces to support bacterial …

Hydrogels play a pivotal role in the realm of iontronics, contributing to the realization of
futuristic human–machine interactions. The electric double layer (EDL) between the …

Nanocellulose is not only a renewable material but also brings functions that are opening
new technological opportunities. Here we discuss a special subset of this material, in its …

Energy harvesting from ubiquitous natural water vapor based on moisture electric generator
(MEG) technology holds great potential to power portable electronics, the Internet of Things …

Frequent cyanobacterial blooms pose a serious threat to the aquatic ecosystem and human
health, so developing an efficient algae removal method is a long-term goal for bloom …

Contact electrification (CE) is a common physical process by which triboelectric charges are
generated through the mutual contact between two objects. Despite the ongoing debates on …